Iconic Albums – ABBA – Voulez-Vous

Richard Ward

Step into the glittering world of ABBA’s disco masterpiece.

In 1979, ABBA released Voulez-Vous-an album that captured the pulse of the dancefloor and the emotions of a changing era. From the sparkling opener “As Good As New” to the smouldering closer “Kisses of Fire,” this was the group at their boldest, embracing disco while never losing their pop heart.

Inside these pages, you’ll discover:

The making of the album in Stockholm and Miami.

The stories behind every track, from “Chiquitita” to “Does Your Mother Know.”

Outtakes, rare recordings, and what didn’t make the cut.

The 1979 world tour, ABBA’s stage spectacle at Wembley Arena, and their iconic TV appearances.

How Voulez-Vous shaped ABBA’s legacy as global disco royalty.

Packed with detail, analysis, and cultural context, Iconic Albums ABBA – Voulez-Vous is both a celebration of a glittering pop moment and a deep exploration of why this record still matters today.

Whether you danced to it in 1979 or discovered it through Mamma Mia!, this is the definitive guide to ABBA’s last pure disco statement.

Voulez-Vous? Yes—we still do

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First published 27 August 2025